Havant

Havant's population grew between the last two censuses. Data from the census show there were changes in religion, marriage and housing tenure.

The population passed 120,000

In the 10 years leading up to the latest census, the population of Havant increased by 3.3%, from almost 117,000 to 121,000.

The addition of just over 3,800 people means this area's population increased at a slower rate than the total population of England (up 7.9% since the 2001 census).

In 2011, Havant was home to, on average, 16 people per football pitch-sized piece of land (about 7,140 square metres).

Population density was higher than the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per 7,140 square metres) across the South East, March 2011 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2001)

An older Havant

Census 2011 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Havant increased by three years, from 41 to 44 years.

This industrial area had a higher average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (39 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 2,600 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by almost 4,000.

About 10% of people in Havant are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Havant by 10 year age band, March 2001 and March 2011

More people living alone

This area saw the South East's third-largest rise in the proportion of single-person households.

Across the region, only Folkestone and Hythe (from 31% to 33%) and Vale of White Horse (from 24% to 26%) saw a greater increase in the proportion of single-person households.

In 2011, just under 3 in 10 (29%) households in Havant had only a single person, compared with 27% in 2001. The percentage with an unmarried couple increased from 8.0% to 9.7%.

The percentage of households with only a single-person was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that that comprised only a single person across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Religion in Havant

The number of people in Havant that described themselves as having no religion increased from just over 20,000 in 2001 to just under 39,000 in 2011. This represents a change from 17% to 32% of the local population.

The percentage increased by more than the average across the South East (from 17% to 28%) and the average across England (from 15% to 25%).

The number of people in Havant that described themselves as Christian decreased from just under 86,000 in 2001 to about 71,000 in 2011 (from 74% to 59%). The number of people who did not disclose their religious affiliation decreased from about 9,400 to just over 8,500 (from 8.0% to 7.1%).

About 570 people (0.3%) said they were Muslim, up from just under 290 in 2001 (0.5%).

There are many factors that can cause changes to the religious profile of an area, such as migration and varying fertility rates between religious groups. Changes may also be caused by differences in the way individuals choose to self-identify between censuses.

The population without a religion in Havant increased by 15 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Havant by religion, March 2001 and March 2011

Fewer married people

The percentage of married people fell in Havant at a faster rate than across the South East.

In Havant, the proportion of married people decreased from 55% in 2001 to 50% in 2011. During the same period, the regional proportion decreased from 53% to 49%.

Across England, the share of married people decreased from 51% to 47%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership in Havant increased from 24% to 29%, while the proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner increased from 12% to 13%.

The proportion of married people was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that that said they were married across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Fall in home ownership

The percentage of households that owner their home fell here, but at a slower rate than in nearby Portsmouth.

In Havant, the proportion of home ownership decreased from 74% in 2001 to 69% in 2011. During the same period, the proportion in Portsmouth decreased from 64% to 55%.

Across the South East, the share of households that owner their home decreased from 73% to 67%.

Private renting in Havant increased from 5.0% to 9.9%, while the rate of social housing increased from 19% to 20%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that that owner their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

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